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Carolina is historically strong in the month of December

The Carolina Panthers are 15-3 SU and 9-8-1 ATS in their last 18 games played in the month of December. After starting off this December with an ugly 40-7 road loss to Seattle, the Panthers will try to get back to winning at home against the San Diego Chargers.

SHARK BITES

The Panthers are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games at home after winning their most recent home game.

San Diego is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games on the road.

The total has gone OVER in 11 of the Panthers' last 15 games against teams with losing records.

The Panthers are 4-1 SU and ATS in their last five games against San Diego. Carolina's blowout loss to Seattle was the team's second straight loss, dropping the Panthers' record to 4-8 SU and 3-7-2 ATS on the season. With one more loss, Carolina would lock up its first losing season since 2012.

With the exception of a 38-14 blowout win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 2, every one of San Diego's games this season has been decided by eight points or less. The Chargers have been competitive in all 12 of their games, but it hasn't shown up in the win column with a 5-7 SU and 7-5 ATS record in 2016.

Opening Odds & Computer Pick

The San Diego Chargers betting odds line opened as 3-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked here at Odds Shark (including BetOnline), while the total was hovering around 49.5 at most shops.

Odds Shark prediction models picked the Panthers to win this game on Sunday 28-20. Check the picks page or matchup report during the week as factors may cause that prediction to be re-run and see PredictionMachine.com for additional NFL picks. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The San Diego Chargers will look to cover ATS vs their hosts on Sunday, as they are 7-5 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Carolina Panthers are 3-7-2 ATS. San Diego is 8-3-1 against the over under total, while Carolina is 7-5 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Carolina vs San Diego injuries news.

The Power Rankings at Odds Shark have the No. 22-rated San Diego Chargers taking on the No. 28-rated Carolina Panthers in this betting contest.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Carolina's No. 14-ranked offense, averaging 23.58 PPG, against a Chargers defense that ranks No. 27 this week at 26.58 PPG. The Panthers aerial game is averaging 238.25 yards per game, less than the Chargers secondary allows through the air, 270.92 YPG per game.

In comparing defenses, the San Diego Chargers own the league's No. 6-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 94.33 yards per game when on the road. Carolina, on the other hand, rates No. 12 this week in generating rushing yards at home.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Last time out, San Diego got 2 scoring strikes from Philip Rivers in a 28-21 loss against Tampa Bay.

Carolina was hamered in its last outing, as Seattle ran up a 40-7 score against them at CenturyLink Field.

Betting Trends

San Diego is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games

San Diego is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games

The total has gone OVER in 9 of San Diego's last 13 games

San Diego is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games on the road

Carolina is 1-2-2 ATS in its last 5 games

Carolina is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games

Carolina is 8-3-1 ATS in its last 12 games at home

Carolina is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

San Diego home to Oakland, Sunday, December 18thCarolina at Washington, Monday, December 19th

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